The second new line from the popular Battle Strikers range is here. Battle Strikers Metal XS are the latest customisable battling tops to be hitting toy shop shelves. There are six new metal Strikers ready for you to collect, as well as three rare options. The usual choice of two starter packs and a tournament set are also on offer to get you going with this new generation of Battle Strikers. If you are just starting out on your Battle Strikers adventure, please check out our ’10 Things Every Parent Should Know’ article first for some background information. If not, please read on to check out what is new with the Metal XS Strikers.

Battle Strikers Metal XS are really exciting. The weapons part of the build has been transformed from plastic as we have been used to, into 100% high quality metal. This means that the impact between Strikers and battling fun is even more intense. It gives the Strikers their weight and ability to attack. The booster part determines how the Striker behaves. There are various types of boosters used in the new Strikers – some ensure longer spins, others better control or balance. The tip part determines how the Striker moves in battle – whether it is fast across the arena or whether it stays still but spins for ages. As usual there are two final parts that make up each Striker – the magnetic core for control and the lock to hold everything together.

But that is not all that is new. There is also an advanced launcher and in battle controller to take the battle to another level. The new turbo boost launcher has a nicer grip as well as hand and face guards to protect you from awesome launches. The new DLX Controller is now a full hand rather than fingertip variety.

Now that the Strikers have metal parts they are more durable and stronger than previous ranges. They still spin at ridiculous speeds and have interchangeable pieces allowing you to build your own unique versions. Test out different combinations of weapons, boosters and tips to find the ultimate Striker to take into battle.

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Dragonfire Sentinel Raptor

All Strikers are classified according to their rating in the three categories of Attack, Defense and Control. Previously Strikers have been rated out of a high score of 5, but the Metal XS Strikers can score a 6. Top rated Striker, Sentinel, scores 6 in Defense. When buying a selection of Strikers for your child, buy a selection that score highly in different categories to maximise their customisation options.

Three were also made for a very short period of time, so you will be one of the few if you manage to get your hands on Viper, Viking or Minotaur.

There are two starter packs available to get you going with all the bits and bobs that you need, including a new turbo boost launcher, a new DLX controller and one metal XS Striker.

Ninjitsu Firehawk

Ninjitsu scores 5 in both Attack and Control, while Firehawk scores 6 in Defense.

The tournament set offers even more for a two player game. It comes with two new launchers, two new controllers, two XS Strikers and a Knockout Arena to stage the battle.

Tournament Set

The Strikers of the tournament set are Viking TS (scores 6 for Control) and Shredder GT (scores 6 for Defense).

To keep your new Battle Strikers Metal XS safe while you carry them to battles, why not consider the new Striker Case. This ensures all of your loose build pieces can be kept together and organised in the handy storage tray. It also joins with the Knockout Arena (sold separately) to offer access to quick customisation during battle as well as blocking knockout zones to encourage caged in battles. The case is also a two in one purchase as it comes with its own Striker, Dragonfire II, which scores 6 for Attack.

Storage Case

Now go and try out some metal on metal clashing fun.


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